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Srinagar & Gulmarg 5-Night Holiday Package from ₹37,300

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The journey

This winter itinerary covers the Kashmir valley starting and ending in Srinagar. You begin with a stay on a Dal Lake houseboat, local sightseeing at the Mughal Gardens, and a shikara ride. You then travel to the snow slopes of Gulmarg for a Gondola ride to Kongdoori Peak, explore the frozen Drung Waterfall, and proceed through Pampore and Awantipura to Pahalgam.

From Pahalgam, explore Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwadi before returning to Srinagar. An excursion to Sonmarg or alternate valleys like Yousmarg or Doodhpatri introduces you to local Kashmiri meals, seasonal festivities, and valley landscapes before your tour concludes in Srinagar.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

Dal Lake: Stay in a traditional houseboat and enjoy a one-hour shikara ride.

Gulmarg Gondola: Ride the cable car to Kongdoori Peak with views of skiing slopes.

Drung Waterfall: Observe the cascading fall that freezes into ice formations during winter.

Pahalgam Valleys: Visit scenic snow meadows across Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwadi.

Sonmarg Excursion: Experience valley pastures and traditional Kashmiri dishes including Harisa and Nadur Yakhni.

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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6 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft

Day 1 · Srinagar

Srinagar Arrival, Mughal Gardens and Shikara Ride

Meet your trip captain in Srinagar early in the afternoon. A single airport pickup is provided at 10:30 AM, with standard check-in at 1:00 PM. Check into your houseboat, then head out for an afternoon local sightseeing tour. Visit the terraced lawns, fountains, and vibrant flowerbeds of the Mughal Gardens overlooking Dal Lake. Later, board a shikara for a one-hour ride along the waters of Dal Lake. Dinner is served at your houseboat in Srinagar where you spend the night.

Meal notes

Dinner included

Day 1 of 6

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Find your kind of holiday

Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

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Dal Lake Shikara Ride

One-hour wooden boat cruise navigating the waters and floating scenes of Srinagar.

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Gulmarg Gondola Ride

First phase cable car ascent offering aerial views across snowy mountain slopes.

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Drung Waterfall

Natural cascading waterfall that turns into solid ice during the winter season.

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Aru and Betaab Valleys

High-altitude mountain meadows positioned between the Pir Panjal and Zanskar Himalayan ranges.

These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.

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What to budget for

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In this holiday plan

5 nights accommodation on sharing basis as per itinerary on MAP meal plan (10 meals: 1 meal on Day 1 dinner, 2 meals on Days 2 to 5 breakfast and dinner, and 1 meal on Day 6 breakfast)
Special breakfast and dinner on Day 5
Transportation in a Tempo Traveller for local sightseeing
Local cab (Sumo/Bolero) for visiting Drung Waterfall
Local cab for visiting Aru, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwadi (subject to weather conditions)
Chained cab (Sumo/Bolero) from Tangmarg to Gulmarg and back in case of heavy snowfall resulting in a roadblock
1-hour Shikara ride in Dal Lake
Gondola ride (first phase)
Trip Captain present at all times during the tour
Christmas and New Year celebrations including 2+2 snacks, music, cake, and bonfire (weather dependent)
All permits, driver allowances, toll taxes, and parking charges
First aid kits

Plan for these extras

Early check-in before 1:00 PM and late check-out after 11:00 AM at hotels
Adventure activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, sledging, ATV rides, and horse riding
Any cab required for local shopping or travel not mentioned in the itinerary
Monument entry fees during sightseeing
Lunches and any other meals not mentioned in package inclusions
Expenses of a personal nature
Any other services not specified in the inclusions

A little preparation goes a long way

Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goDec, Jan

Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)

Your starting price₹37,300

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits and more.

Local know-how

A single airport pickup from Srinagar Airport is provided at 10:30 AM on Day 1.
Standard check-in time across accommodations is 1:00 PM and standard check-out is 11:00 AM.
Gulmarg Gondola tickets are subject to availability.
Aru Valley, Chandanwadi, and Sonmarg may close during heavy snowfall; alternate routes are arranged.
Visits to Drung Waterfall can use included local cabs or optional ATV rides at your own expense.

When is the best time to visit Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar?

Dec, Jan

How many days is Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg Gondola and Pahalgam?

6 days and 5 nights, across 4 destinations.

Which places does Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg Gondola and Pahalgam cover?

Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar?

Dal Lake Shikara Ride; Gulmarg Gondola Ride; Drung Waterfall; Aru and Betaab Valleys; Sonmarg Valley.

Who is Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg Gondola and Pahalgam best suited to?

couples, families, friends, groups

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg Gondola and Pahalgam cost?

From ₹37,300 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits and more.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 5-night itinerary?

5 nights accommodation on sharing basis as per itinerary on MAP meal plan (10 meals: 1 meal on Day 1 dinner, 2 meals on Days 2 to 5 breakfast and dinner, and 1 meal on Day 6 breakfast); Special breakfast and dinner on Day 5; Transportation in a Tempo Traveller for local sightseeing; Local cab (Sumo/Bolero) for visiting Drung Waterfall; Local cab for visiting Aru, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwadi (subject to weather conditions); Chained cab (Sumo/Bolero) from Tangmarg to Gulmarg and back in case of heavy snowfall resulting in a roadblock; 1-hour Shikara ride in Dal Lake; Gondola ride (first phase). These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg Gondola and Pahalgam?

Early check-in before 1:00 PM and late check-out after 11:00 AM at hotels; Adventure activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, sledging, ATV rides, and horse riding; Any cab required for local shopping or travel not mentioned in the itinerary; Monument entry fees during sightseeing; Lunches and any other meals not mentioned in package inclusions; Expenses of a personal nature; Any other services not specified in the inclusions.

How do I book Dal Lake Houseboat, Gulmarg Gondola and Pahalgam?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.